Founding Trustee's
Bob McGurrell - CEO
Kirsty Knight - Director
Bob McGurrell - CEO
Bob is from Whitburn and a big Sunderland fan. Bob worked in the drilling industry 32 years before deciding to join 4Louis full time.
Fiercely passionate about child loss and very proud to be Chief Executive of this lovely charity supporting families through their darkest days
Tracey McGurrell
Kirsty Knight - Director
Bob McGurrell - CEO
Tracey was born in Halifax and moved to the North East in the early 70's. She is married to Bob and has 2 children Kirsty and Robbie.
Losing Louis had a profound effect on our family and wanted to help others who find themselves in the same situation.
Kirsty Knight - Director
Kirsty Knight - Director
Kirsty Knight - Director
From Houghton- Le -Spring is our founding Trustee and Charity Director, Kirsty is mum to Louis, Mitchell, Oskar and Daisy-May.
Kirsty's partner, and dad to their 4 children, Michael who hails from Washington, works for Caterpillar, Peterlee.
"Losing Louis was the most heartbreaking experience i have ever had in my life, the grief is like
From Houghton- Le -Spring is our founding Trustee and Charity Director, Kirsty is mum to Louis, Mitchell, Oskar and Daisy-May.
Kirsty's partner, and dad to their 4 children, Michael who hails from Washington, works for Caterpillar, Peterlee.
"Losing Louis was the most heartbreaking experience i have ever had in my life, the grief is like no other. It is a comfort to know that in Louis' name we are making a difference to families who sadly are facing such devastation."
Trustees
Victoria Usher- Events Coordinator & Trustee
Victoria Usher- Events Coordinator & Trustee
Victoria Usher- Events Coordinator & Trustee
From Gateshead Victoria is a full time mum to 2 boys, Leland and Harrison and currently is responsible for all our events.
"I was honoured to be asked to become a Trustee for the charity as it is holds a special place in my heart after helping my family in 2011. I became involved within two months and have been here ever since. I could not imagine doing anything else."
Sharon Abbott
Victoria Usher- Events Coordinator & Trustee
Victoria Usher- Events Coordinator & Trustee
I am a proud mum of 3 adult children and I am also grandmother to 7 beautiful grandchildren.
One of my grandchildren, Harry, lives in Heaven. He was born still and asleep in May 2013. Since losing Harry I have taken a passionate interest in supporting other families who have experienced the trauma of losing a child. When I retired from tea
I am a proud mum of 3 adult children and I am also grandmother to 7 beautiful grandchildren.
One of my grandchildren, Harry, lives in Heaven. He was born still and asleep in May 2013. Since losing Harry I have taken a passionate interest in supporting other families who have experienced the trauma of losing a child. When I retired from teaching in 2015 I became more involved in the Charity 4Louis. They supported my family at our darkest of times. I am honoured to support them and raise awareness of Stillbirth and Neonatal death.
I am now a trustee of 4 Louis and represent them at National Conferences, Hospital Study Days and any fundraising events in aid of the charity.
Gemma Morgan
Victoria Usher- Events Coordinator & Trustee
Gemma Morgan
I became passionate about supporting 4Louis after receiving a memory box from them in October 2015 after the loss of my twins Archie and Ayla.
I hold fundraising events every year in my hometown of Bury, Greater Manchester, in memory of Archie and Ayla and was honoured and overwhelmed to be asked to be a trustee of the charity last year.
I became passionate about supporting 4Louis after receiving a memory box from them in October 2015 after the loss of my twins Archie and Ayla.
I hold fundraising events every year in my hometown of Bury, Greater Manchester, in memory of Archie and Ayla and was honoured and overwhelmed to be asked to be a trustee of the charity last year. It means so much to me to be able to support 4Louis and give something back to them after they have helped me so much and given me lasting memories of my beautiful babies.
Our Patrons
Stuart & Paula Parnaby
Yana Richens OBE PhD MPhil MSc BSc RGN RM SEN
Stuart & Paula Parnaby
Stuart & Paula Parnaby have been a great support to 4Louis. The family have worked hard by raising funds and more importantly the awareness. We have thought long and hard over the last 4 years to invite someone to become patron of our charity and the couple are perfect for us. We were delighted and proud when they both accepted and we lo
Stuart & Paula Parnaby have been a great support to 4Louis. The family have worked hard by raising funds and more importantly the awareness. We have thought long and hard over the last 4 years to invite someone to become patron of our charity and the couple are perfect for us. We were delighted and proud when they both accepted and we look forward to working with them in the future.
Paula Emily Parnaby and myself are so proud and honoured to be named patrons of 4Louis. The charity has been a massive help to us both since December. We might not have the memories of Poppy that we have if it wasn't for our memory box provided by them. We're now proud to know we can help other bereaved parents.
Thanks to all our friends and family for the ongoing support, helping to raise awareness and a good bit of money in the process.
Michael & Dawn Nelson
Yana Richens OBE PhD MPhil MSc BSc RGN RM SEN
Stuart & Paula Parnaby
Myself and Dawn are extremely proud and honoured to be named patrons of The 4louis Charity.
Unfortunately for our family the charity had not been founded in 2002 when we lost our little boy Jay. Had the charity have been going at that time then I’m sure it would have been a massive help to us. However we take great pride and joy in seei
Myself and Dawn are extremely proud and honoured to be named patrons of The 4louis Charity.
Unfortunately for our family the charity had not been founded in 2002 when we lost our little boy Jay. Had the charity have been going at that time then I’m sure it would have been a massive help to us. However we take great pride and joy in seeing the charity help families like ours create loving and lasting memories of their little angels. Thank you to all our family and friends for helping us to raise awareness and money for this fantastic charity.
Yana Richens OBE PhD MPhil MSc BSc RGN RM SEN
Yana Richens OBE PhD MPhil MSc BSc RGN RM SEN
Yana Richens OBE PhD MPhil MSc BSc RGN RM SEN
The Deputy Head of Maternity Services NHS England and Consultant Midwife at University College London Hospital, where she practices clinically. She also holds the position of honorary lecturer at University College London, City University London, and London Southbank University; and midwifery and nursing lead for research at the Institute
The Deputy Head of Maternity Services NHS England and Consultant Midwife at University College London Hospital, where she practices clinically. She also holds the position of honorary lecturer at University College London, City University London, and London Southbank University; and midwifery and nursing lead for research at the Institute for Women’s Health at UCL.
Yana has a PhD which explored fear of birth; her main research focus is fear and anxiety of birth, inequalities in health, public health Yana has published and presented extensively in this field. She is Co-editor in Chief of the British Journal of Midwifery, and board member of the African Journal of Midwifery and Nursing Standard. Yana was awarded an OBE for services to nursing and midwifery in the Queens New Year’s Honors List 2011. In 2014 Yana made the Health Service Journal’s (HSJ’s) list of 100 black and ethnic (BME) communities’ pioneers. Yana was the first midwife to be awarded the prestigious Mary Seacole Fellowship and the first midwife to receive a NICE fellowship. Yana was awarded an honorary doctorate from Birmingham City University. Yana is frequently asked to speak at national and international conferences and held the position of global advisor to the Royal College of Midwives. She is founder of the FGM national clinical group which led the successful lobbying for national reporting system and Patron to the 4Louis bereavement charity, after her first grandchild Florence was born sleeping.
Employees & Volunteers
Yasmin Corrigan
Charlie's Angels
Yasmin Corrigan
Yasmin is our Office Manager.
Paula Parnaby
Charlie's Angels
Yasmin Corrigan
Paula is a patron of the charity but also our Fundraising Manager
Charlie's Angels
Charlie's Angels
Charlie's Angels
Audrey and Lily come to our workshop every Tuesday and helps with our sewing.
Joanne Robinson
Joanne Robinson
Charlie's Angels
Joanne, comes and helps on a Tuesday with her mum and auntie. She also helps with events and conferences.
Dora Downes
Joanne Robinson
Dora Downes
Dora comes and helps with assembling items for our memory boxes and is our top candle maker!
Julie Reay
Joanne Robinson
Dora Downes
Julie, does a lot of fundraising for us and also helps with conference
Steven Dixon
Steven Dixon
Steven Dixon
Steven comes in every Wednesday, and is our top wood maker!
Give a gift this Christmas
Give a gift this Christmas by sponsoring a memory box in your little ones name to be gifted to a bereaved family.